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1.05.2010

All we have are the embers

Hey everyone. Our 100-minute Video Campfire® has ended. I'd say it was a success.

We had approximately 500 unique viewers. We averaged 83 viewers at any given moment. I was aiming for 40 viewers total, so I'd say that qualifies as a success.

What we need to do now is make suggestions on how to improve it.

Here are some things we discussed in the Campfire. Add more in the comments section and I'll post 'em here.

*Stop the refresh on the main blog because it messes up the stream.
*Images/video/links can't be posted in the chat.
*(Some) questions gathered before the VC begins.
*"Tape" the segment for later playback (**I have this one solved already.**)

IN OTHER NEWS: Here's what the Outback Bowl had to say via Twitter -- ``ESPN announced that the Outback Bowl overtime thriller with the Wildcats and Tigers posted a 4.06 national television rating. This is a 32% increase from last year's game. Thanks for watching this instant classic!"

572 Comments:

Jimmy said...: I stopped listening to Cramer when he said Lenny Dystra is one of the great financial minds out there.; 9:24 PM
E-Bro said...: Davis? Sounds like he has an eternal cold or something.; 9:25 PM
cincytiger said...: Didn't realize we were so close to a flip. I haven't contributed much lately, glad to do the flippin'.; 9:25 PM
Seanzie said...: Who is this Cramer guy?; 9:25 PM
atlantatiger said...: BINGO E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome.; 9:26 PM
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No One said...: Any of my Atlanta Hotties want to go to the Cheyenne Grille Thursday for the Bama loss? It's a Bama bar in town, and I know the owners well. I have already told them my plan was to come in wearing Texas gear and start a huge brawl. The are redesigning the bar anyway!; 9:26 PM
Anonymous said...: Fox = mostly pro announcers.

Charles is the former USCw running back/now announcer that is on the comcast SEC preview show each week. He's really stiff.; 9:27 PM
cincytiger said...: Sounds fun Gaines. Wish I could make it to ATL.; 9:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Sean,

Jim Cramer of Mad Money on CNBC.; 9:28 PM
Seanzie said...: Oh ok, never watched the show but I've seen the commercial clips or something.

He annoys me in the short time I see him there, not sure if I could watch the show.; 9:28 PM
atlantatiger said...: Gaines they new Bama bar is Hudson Grill midtown. That is where the wifey is going and I just told her i was NOT going. JUst gonna chill here and drink and cuss at the tv by myself.; 9:28 PM
E-Bro said...: Jon Stewart and Jim Kramer discuss the economy

Nine minutes long, but well worth it.; 9:30 PM
No One said...: Most of the Bamars moved with the ownership change, but there are still a lot that go to CG. Either way is fine with me. HG is just up Peachtree from me! Hook 'Em Horns!; 9:30 PM
cincytiger said...: You can buy almost anything on craigslist. A few examples: a cigar humidor, girl scout cookies, Metallica band figures, cemetery plots (not mine) and a kitchen sink.; 9:31 PM
Jet said...: I thought Charles Davis played DB at Tennessee.; 9:31 PM
Anonymous said...: Cramer only sees a micro-financial viewpoint and ends up twisting in the wind regularly.

I think they keep him on the air for entertainment value. He yells a lot and uses silly props.; 9:31 PM
E-Bro said...: Jet...I think you are correct. I thought he played for UT as well.; 9:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Jet ...you're right. I guess I had his name confused and he seemed to talk like a west coast guy so didn't question it.; 9:34 PM
E-Bro said...: Hoopie...according to wiki, he's from New York originally.

He ain't from around here, as they say.; 9:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Ok...Facebook rant..

I'm tired of so called "friends" using their facebook page to pimp their latest business scheme...

Rant over.; 9:35 PM
E-Bro said...: Let it all out Faker.; 9:36 PM
Anonymous said...: Ebro/Jet ....please punch me if I make any more assumptions. My age is showing.; 9:37 PM
Anonymous said...: A kid from our neighborhood is playing on the GT OL ...and is getting worked.; 9:40 PM
E-Bro said...: Hoopie...it happens. No worries.; 9:42 PM
cincytiger said...: First pass completion in the game for GT?; 9:49 PM
Jet said...: Can we make these assumptions?

When you have five days to prepare for Georgia Tech, you've got a problem.

When you have a month to prepare for Georgia Tech, they've got a problem.; 9:50 PM
cincytiger said...: Sure looks like Iowa was ready for them.; 9:51 PM
Jimmy said...: FSJ - CES update
Microsoft and H.P. To Reveal Slate PC Ahead of Apple

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/05/ahead-of-apple-microsoft-and-hp-to-reveal-slate-pc/

looks like the slate battle is beginning to heat up; 9:52 PM
Anonymous said...: Yeah...Google revealed their new phone today which prompted a big "huh" from the audience from what I read.

I bet Apple's islate is going to be something else. Jobs has been personally involved with that project since his return.

I wouldn't be shocked to see him ride off into the sunset shortly afterward.

GM is looking at Tim Cook so there's pressure to keep him around.; 9:55 PM
Anonymous said...: I feel sorry for Ballmer every time I see him give a speech.

He's a doofus. A rich doofus but a doofus nonetheless.; 9:56 PM
Jet said...: Touchdown TECH!; 9:58 PM
E-Bro said...: I wish I was a rich doofus.

Well...I'm halfway there, anyway.; 9:59 PM
Jimmy said...: I agree on Ballmer,
A lot of these events drum up enormous hype which translates into sales. Which Jobs is a master at.

No matter how good their(MS) Slate is, they just don't have the salesmanship to blow people away.; 10:04 PM
Anonymous said...: Ballmer at his best..

Ballmer; 10:05 PM
Jimmy said...: FSJ

Scheiss!
I actually feel sorry for the guy now; 10:09 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I'm sure Jobs is super scared of Microsoft's half-ass attempt at undermining the iSlate.; 10:15 PM
Anonymous said...: LOL Jay G...

So true.; 10:16 PM
Seanzie said...: I'm a fan of apple products. I own a few. I'd love an iPhone but I don't have AT&T.; 10:17 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Odd call from Iowa there.

Fake FG? Just get up by 6.; 10:17 PM
E-Bro said...: They needed Damon Duval for that play call.; 10:19 PM
Seanzie said...: Faker, when is ATT going to get a better map?; 10:19 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I dislike AT&T.

I barely get service at my house. I live right in the middle of where all the people live, suburbia, houses all around me, 1/2 mile from the bypass.

It's a joke.; 10:19 PM
Seanzie said...: I have Verizon...I get service in most elevators, underground and always in the boonies.; 10:20 PM
Seanzie said...: But I don't have an iPhone. I could get a Droid, but I dunno...; 10:20 PM
E-Bro said...: I guess Iowa knew Dwyer would be an idiot the very next play.; 10:20 PM
E-Bro said...: You guys are beyond me.

I was rolling with a flip phone up until a few months ago.; 10:22 PM
Anonymous said...: Sean...

I'm not really on the wireless side..but I am frustrated with coverage like everybody else.

They are going to have to do something though. Otherwise Verizon is going to steamroll them when they get the iPhone (which should happen within 6 mos to a year).; 10:23 PM
Seanzie said...: That's good news FSJ.; 10:24 PM
E-Bro said...: Iowa just took Tech's manhood.

If there was any left.; 10:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Yep..that should about wrap it up.; 10:34 PM
Jet said...: Good night, phone dorks.; 10:34 PM
Seanzie said...: It's not a phone, it's a lifestyle.; 10:36 PM
Anonymous said...: Sean,

You might also check out the Palm Pre'. It is supposed to be announced for Verizon this week from what I've read.

Web OS is super slick. I'm not a huge fan of the hardware, but the functionality really rivals and in several cases surpasses the iPhone.; 10:36 PM
Anonymous said...: Don't be a hater Jet.; 10:36 PM
Seanzie said...: Palm Pre, Droid, Nexus One...however will I choose?; 10:39 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Iowa. BCS bowl winner.

Conclusion: We need fewer BCS bowls.; 10:40 PM
Seanzie said...: JGT, I agree.; 10:44 PM
E-Bro said...: We beat Northwestern. They beat Iowa.

Anything to glean from that?; 10:50 PM
Anonymous said...: LOL at Bruce Pearl...

"We've got weapons."

50 second mark; 10:54 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: F-L-O-R-I-D-A S-T-A-T-E WHAT WHAT?FLORIDA STATE FLORIDA STATE FLORIDA STATE WOOOOOOOOOOOOO; 11:00 PM
Jimmy said...: Check video from the new Dubai tower
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrGsS2IQqAg; 11:20 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I would like it to be known that not only do I have the most points in our pool right now, I have the most of all Auburn fans on Yahoo.

You can click on fans vs fans, and it lists scores by schools (Auburn in 17th by the way, Rice is 1st, we know where all the bookies go). It lists the high score for all Auburn fans as 386... MY SCORE.

I normally do horribly bad at pickems, so I'm way too excited about this.; 1:14 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: SI headline reads "No 2 Texas moves to 14-0" Where is Texas ranked? Number 2. What will Texas be if they beat Bama? 14-0. Its a sign people. Texas WILL win.; 1:37 AM
WarEagleRK said...: E-bro,

I still have the flip phone. I don't like being on the phone as it is, so I don't need my phone to do more than send and receive calls.; 6:21 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I'm with you Werk, I'm on the flip phone as well, and you know what. I love it.

I prefer to hang out with people who have a smart phone. Then they can look stuff up for me, and I don't have to try to type on a tiny keyboard or touch screen. Works out very well for me.; 6:29 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: I was never a big cell phone guy until I got the Iphone. I'm hooked on it like crack. I can't get enough. Hell, I use it at home to browse the net and even post on here instead of firing up my laptop.

Definitely needs to be fewer BCS bowls. Of course, I haven't seen hardly any of the last two.; 6:43 AM
Norm said...: Morning Hotties - today will be the third day in a row with 4+ hours of con-calls in store for me. That's craptastic right there.; 6:44 AM
Anonymous said...: Morning folks..

I'm right there with you on the conference calls Norm.; 7:09 AM
mytommyd said...: Morning everyone, and War Eagle!

Norm, what did you do to the person that's making you do 3 days of 4+ hours of conference calls.; 7:20 AM
Norm said...: MTD - it's just the nature of my job as a Project Manager. These are all my calls and I scheduled each of them, it's what has to be done. Fortunately, at least in my current role, I don't have to worry about con-calls with offshore people and their crazy timezone demands. FSJ is not so fortunate.; 7:30 AM
LuvAU41 said...: Good morning, Hotties!!

CH=B, to add to what you were saying last night about bammers...My physical therapist asked me how my New Year's was. I told it was good and that I went to the Outback Bowl. She said that I must be an Auburn fan. She said she didn't really know anything about football, so I assumed that meant she really didn't care either. Later, she told me she was an Alabama fan and that she was going to big party. I said, "I thought you didn't know anything about football..." So, then I assumed that she must be an alum. Wrong again! She went to Samford.; 7:40 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Norm I had 3 hours of calls yesterday. I feel your pain.

Right now I'm on a call waiting on my director to take the time to call in.; 8:02 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: I'd rather be on a conference call than have my boss here bored and wanting to talk all day like he is today.; 8:10 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: that Bruce Pearl clip was great FSJ. thanks. i really do like Pearl. kinda feel bad for the guy. kinda.; 8:14 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: i'll trade my shoulder pain for the conference call pain; 8:20 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: morning THT, how did the doctor visit go? if you posted already i didn't see it.; 8:21 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: separated ac joint & broken collarbone

nothing is "tied down". even sitting still things will painfully wiggle around.

I should go read Job now and I'll feel very thankful for such a relatively minor inconvenience.; 8:30 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: LGG Byron and I are about to take 2.0 to the airport. We sure have enjoyed having her home.; 8:32 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Ouch THT, I know those are painful. What type of separation is it do you know?; 8:35 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: YIKES! prayers for a speedy recovery THT. sorry man.; 8:36 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: grade 2

thanksfor your prayers, Hotties; 8:41 AM
Anonymous said...: Here's wishing safe (and orderly) travels for 2.0.; 8:44 AM
Anonymous said...: Waker ....nice job on the pickum. Way to represent the Hotties.; 8:46 AM
Anonymous said...: Again..hope you get to feeling better soon...

For an Auburn fan..you are ok.. :-P

Today's breakfast for those that don't care: Applewood smoked bacon...Scrambled eggs with Tabasco...yum.; 8:57 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: THT- Wish you a speedy recovery and safe travels for 2.0.; 9:14 AM
Norm said...: Jet (by his proper name) gets a shoutout on 740am. That's mighty powerful stuff since he doesn't even call in to the show.; 9:31 AM
Seanzie said...: Good morning, Hotties! Anyone ever been to a Tilted Kilt?; 9:33 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Norm- They gave a shout out to douche bag?; 9:33 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Sean- No, but I'm curious to what others think as well. Seen it here in Atlanta and looks like a good joint.; 9:34 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh that will leave a mark..; 9:34 AM
Ephemeral said...: Hey, Hotties!

I've been out of commission for a few days.

THT, I hope your shoulder gets better soon.

Arrivederci to 2.0. Buon viaggio! (I hope I haven't said something insulting.); 9:38 AM
coosa said...: Prayers sent for a speedy recovery, THT, and for a safe trip for 2.0.

I was glad the coaches finally admitted that Todd's arm was shot in mid-season. I don't know who they thought they were fooling by denying it; certainly not the Hotties.

I'm kinda ambivalent about the uat game. It might be better for Auburn if they go ahead and win. It is much easier to get to the top than to stay on top. The uat players and coaches won't work as hard over the next year if they win. If they fall just short of their goal, they'll be much more motivated.

But when it comes down to game time, I'm sure I'll be yelling for Texas.; 9:40 AM
IV said...: I am trying to decide if I want to even watch the BCS champ. game. I am pulling as hard as I can for the Longhorns, but I have a bad, bad feeling. So maybe, I want even watch. It could be like watching a hemorrhoidectomy.; 9:43 AM
bigdaddy334 said...: Neil Caudle to transfer to App State have ya'll talked bout this yet.; 9:43 AM
Seanzie said...: Yeah, apparently his dad came out and said there was nothing to it.

I went to the Tilted Kit, good food, better atmosphere. Even if the waitresses were fully dressed it would still be a cool place.; 9:46 AM
Aubie said...: Just think about it...
With all these bammers headed to Pasadena, there may be fewer bammers actually in Alabama than ever before.
I say as soon as the last plane leaves the ground for Cali, we shut down the Alabama borders!; 9:47 AM
IV said...: THT 2.0,

Safe travels young lady. Go get the job done and hurry home in March. Meeting you was special. THT, please take care of yourself. Have a speedy recovery and next time, THINK.; 9:47 AM
IV said...: The only problem with fewer Bama fans in the state over the next few days is that the real obnoxious ones, the real red necks, can't afford the trip and are still here.; 9:49 AM
Seanzie said...: Well, one more day and we're all officially talking about 2010.

Hope springs eternal.; 9:51 AM
Anonymous said...: 2.0 have a safe trip, it was great meeting you in Tampa. (You too LGGByron!!)

THT ... hope you have a speedy recovery.

Everyone else "Hook 'em horns"!!!; 9:54 AM
Aubie said...: Scarbinsky wrote an article in today's Bammerham News about some coach named Willis.
I thought he died.; 9:55 AM
WarEagleRK said...: App State??

Caudle doesn't fit their offense at all.; 9:58 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Sean,

Your the first person I've known who has gotten good service there. I've heard nothing but horror stories. Haven't been there myself, I'm a Winghouse guy. I wish I could have kept up better while I was gone. I would have liked to have seen where everyone ate while they were in town and how they liked it.

THT, I've known a few guys who have had them, and I know they are among the most painful. You're definitely in my prayers.; 9:59 AM
Seanzie said...: There are 5 or 6 that I know about so maybe it just depends on which one you go to.

The one on 41 in the Vinings area was pretty solid. I wish the girl would have left us alone a bit more to be honest with you. I took a sip out of a beer and she's wanting to bring me another one.; 10:03 AM
Jet said...: Eduardo, I'm hurt.; 10:08 AM
mytommyd said...: Tilted Kilt @ Johns Creek was an excellent experience. The new one @ Cumberland was good, but the talent was not up to the level of Johns Creek, or the Hooters across the street. If you're into talent.; 10:18 AM
Seanzie said...: The Hooters across the street is overrun with Saints and Whos, can't stand that crowd.; 10:21 AM
Seanzie said...: Bucket Shop and Twisted Taco Buckhead are good Auburn bars but they're just too far after a game and you know, the sacrament.; 10:21 AM
mytommyd said...: Never done the Twisted Taco, heard good things though. Personally I'm a fan of Taco Mac.; 10:25 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Jet- I was only assuming Norm would recognize you by that name, and at which point if he agreed, I would have corrected him and told him he could have also been talking about Saban. I waited to long to expand.; 10:25 AM
Dear Leader said...: 2.0 have fun...

THT - all I can say about the injury is- "better living thru chemicals" - "no pain is good pain"; 10:26 AM
Norm said...: Sean - I've been to the Tilted Kilt in my neck of the woods (Johns Creek) more than a few times. The talent level there is pretty solid. I typically sit at the bar, the one time I ordered food I found it to be less than spectacular. But other than that, I like the place alot.; 10:36 AM
Norm said...: Eddie - I know our friend Jet by many, many names. Since I've had the distinct misfortune to have known him for 30 some odd years, one of those names happens to be what's on his birth certificate. Though, your suggestion wouldn't have thrown me a bit.; 10:38 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Hotties, y'all are the best. Thanks so very much. I love all of y'all, especially FSJ for his tolerance.

But I still hate UA-T. It just doesn't seem quite as important to hate them today. I obviously need help.

2.0 says she'll be reading HABOTN during her mid afternoon layover in Philly.; 10:42 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: E-bro - Thanks to that fantastic Beasley post, I'm willing to give you a pass on that vote ;-); 10:44 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: Aubie, our crew at the OB Bowl had the same idea on sealing off the borders once the Bammers left for Pasadena. IV, maybe we could get rid of the rest of them with some kind of "you just won tickets" scheme.; 10:45 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: DL - Tylenol doesn't help and I really don't want to become another Limbaugh/Tyler druggie.; 10:47 AM
digger4au said...: THT I knew I should have stuck closer to you and kept you our of trouble. Seriously sorry to hear about your accident here's wishing a quick recovery.
The Gadsden Times took the enrie sports section for a special on bammer. If there is any other sporting news going on I know nothing about it. I would send them an email but it would be useless.
FSJ see you later.
Tech held up the ACC like I expected them to, way to go honeybees.; 10:56 AM
digger4au said...: Also best wishes to 2.0 on her travels hope this return trip goes smoother than the trip home.
JGT sorry I missed most of the new video campfire, I got on and shortly after got a SOS call from grandson he had missed the school bus and was stranded. When I finally got back you were sighning off with the ROOF-gig. LOved that.
Hope you do it again soon.; 11:00 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: that paper sounds just gross, Digger.

In other sports news, the Penguins beat the Thrashers 5-2 last night. I owe 2.0 & LGG Byron for messing up our plans to be in Pittsburgh for that one.; 11:02 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: JGT - I'm expecting some playing time at LB for true freshman Jake Holland.; 11:05 AM
digger4au said...: I did see that score last night before I went to bed. Thrashers remind me too mcuh of the Atlanta Flames - always on the brink of being mediocre; 11:09 AM
Anonymous said...: See you in a few digger.; 11:10 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: btw, JGT, I think your new avatar is racist. I have no doubt that it is highly offensive to the seriously sunburned race of people.; 11:11 AM
E-Bro said...: Seriously sunburned race of people?

That's me.; 11:12 AM
mytommyd said...: Jake Holland from the video link "I've played for, shoot, 12 years now, I've pretty much got the game down." I think Jake may be in for a little bit of a surprise, but I do like his confidence.; 11:15 AM
missinit said...: THT,

Gosh I hate to ask again but I still don't know what happened to your shoulder.

Was it a car accident or are you like me...an accident looking for a place to happen?; 11:16 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: missinit - you would be right on both counts. I'm embarrassed to say that the car was not moving. I was running full speed through a parking lot. Just as I was about to turn to go btween 2 cars I stepped in a hole, sending my body flying forward into a car. I hope I didn't damage the car. I was too stunned & didn't think to look.; 11:33 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: ok, it wasn't that funny. Y'all can pick yourselves off the floor and resume posting.; 11:57 AM
mytommyd said...: I think everyone's gone to the Tilted Kilt, THT.; 11:59 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: THT, were you doing your best FAH impression in the parking lot?

gotta keep your head on a swivel!; 12:01 PM
Norm said...: MTD - I'm still here, see my original post about con-calls. As if those 4+ hours worth weren't bad enough, I've had 2 more calls added for me today.; 12:01 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: fill your prescriptions, even if you don't want them. I thought the same thing after I was released from the WVU trauma center a while back. I needed exactly 3 painkillers during that ordeal (though I eventually took them all...oh, to be young and wreckless). The first time, unfortunately, was in the middle of the night, and there were no 24 hour pharmacies around. I felt really dumb for not filling the scrip, and writhed in pain all night.; 12:03 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: PF - that's what MrsTHT just said when she called. First, I'll have to get a Rx. The ortho doc didn't offer one and I didn't ask on Monday when i was there.; 12:07 PM
mytommyd said...: That's 12 hours of calls Norm. You're gonna miss puppet hour!; 12:08 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 2.0 - we're running (poor choice of words) to DRH to pick up a shoulder immobilizer. ER doc there also giving me a Rx.; 12:26 PM
Aubie said...: Guys, you must absolutely positively read this article from Jon Solomon in the Bham News. He found the guy that invented the "extra" MNC's for UAT.
It is here:
http://blog.al.com/solomon/2010/01/got_12.html; 12:32 PM
E-Bro said...: The guy is the director of the Billy Graham Library.

Not exactly preaching the truth.; 12:39 PM
IV said...: Ran into an Ole Miss fan in the grocery store a bit ago. I was wearing my AU cap. She came up to me unexpectedly and said "Hook 'em Horns". I quizzed her about her allegiance. That's when she said that she went to Ole Miss. It seems that she, along with many Ole Miss peeps can't tolerate the evil empire either. I have a new found affinity for Ole Miss fans now. HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!!!!!; 12:40 PM
coosa said...: Aubie - 1941 is the real classic in that list. They lost to MS State and Vandy and finished at no.20 in the AP poll, and yet claim a MNC?

Only bammer could do that.; 12:40 PM
Aubie said...: Did you notice that he said that Jon Solomon is the first reporter to ever ask him about this. The man invented 5 national championships in 1986 and not one reporter in Alabama ever thought to ask him about it.; 12:41 PM
Aubie said...: If you repeat a lie long enough, it becomes truth.

I am the world's greatest lover.
I am the world's greatest lover.
I am the world's greatest lover.; 12:43 PM
E-Bro said...: So maybe a goal in life should be to become the SID at Alabama. Then I would just say that these early national championships don't count.

Problem solved?; 1:01 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Got Fairy Tales?; 1:03 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm pretty sure if you read the Auburn media guide they claim championships in 1983, 1993, & 2004.

Just sayin.; 1:06 PM
Anonymous said...: And for the record...the 1941 is not legit.

The others are.

Of course we got screwed in 1977 & 1966 so it evens out.; 1:07 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: FSJ- I'm pretty sure we don't.; 1:07 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Buy by bama standards, it would be more than justified.; 1:08 PM
coosa said...: FSJ - What about 1964 when they lost the bowl game? Kinda taints that one, no?; 1:09 PM
E-Bro said...: FSJ...the difference is that most Auburn fans don't make a similar claim. We don't wear shirts that say, "Got 4?".

Basically, we don't try to shove it down anybody's throat.

Just sayin'.; 1:09 PM
E-Bro said...: Does Bryant-Denny have 12 flags flying to show all its national championships or 7?; 1:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Hate to do this to you Eddie..

but page 191, 192, & 193 of the most recent media guide on the Auburn website claims them.; 1:10 PM
Anonymous said...: coosa,

In 1964 they awarded them before the bowl game..right?

if so...doesn't taint it at all.; 1:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Bryant Denny has 12 flags...; 1:13 PM
E-Bro said...: FSJ...my point emphasized. Jordan-Hare only flies a National Championship flag for 1957.; 1:16 PM
E-Bro said...: I mean, the point is: what's wrong with seven national championships?

Why claim another five and act like they're all legit?; 1:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Well...outside of 1941 tell me which ones are not legit and why..; 1:18 PM
Anonymous said...: Football didn't start being played in 1950...; 1:18 PM
No One said...: The real bad thing about Bama traveling to Pasadena is that most are flying out through Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. I noticed a distinct stench of scum over the past week her in the ATL. Must be from the cousin-humpers traveling through here!; 1:21 PM
E-Bro said...: Ok then, what's wrong with eleven?

Bama is still telling a fib either way.; 1:22 PM
mytommyd said...: FSJ are you sure you want to start this?; 1:23 PM
IV said...: Hello Gainser,

Did we have a good time in Tampa or what?; 1:23 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: http://auburntigers.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/aub/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-fb-mg-sec3

There is a link to the media guide only claiming 1957 a "National Championship" in any type of grand fashion. It simply lists those that awarded us the MNC, not claim them.

Alabama claims them, just look at the bama media guide

http://www.rolltide.com/promotions/2009-m-footbl-guide.html

Here is a link to the bama media guide claiming / misleading the National Titles.

Like someone said previous, there is 1 national title banner at the stadium for Auburn, and how many for bama...enough said.

The 12 National Titles is the biggest crock of crap ever manufactured.; 1:25 PM
No One said...: What's wrong with claiming something that isn't rightly theirs? The 12 mythical NC's is really the only thing most Bama fans have going for them. They don't *really* care about any other Bama sport, and they sure as hell don't care about the academics of the school. For us Auburn people, we care about the school as a whole and the people who share the love of our School and the people who love it as well. I think that the Hotties proved that beyond a doubt at the Outback Bowl. Thanks again THT, and here's hoping you get better soon!; 1:26 PM
Anonymous said...: Sure tommy...

I'm not angry... Don't know why some here are.

I agree 1941 is bogus.; 1:27 PM
No One said...: Hey IV! We had an awesome time in Tampa with our Hottie friends! I wish we had some more raw oysters, though...; 1:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Gaines...that is the biggest crock I have read on this site.; 1:28 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I just claimed 3 high school state championships that I never played for.

So I was on 3 state championship teams. Pretty impressive, huh?; 1:29 PM
IV said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 1:29 PM
IV said...: Is it cold in Hotlanta today?
It's a bit warmer in P'vegas today. I am about to head out for my hour's walk. I think it won't be quite as miserable today.; 1:30 PM
No One said...: FSJ, you don't know the Bama fans I have met. I will say that the one's who graduated from UAT are more tolerable than those who have not.; 1:30 PM
Jet said...: I've been hearing national championship talk for 40 years. Blah. Blah. Blah. I don't care what the number is.

This is what I want:

1. An Auburn national championship soon.
2. A Texas national championship even sooner.; 1:30 PM
No One said...: IV, can you do something about the snow and sleet headed our way tomorrow?!? Can't y'all keep it over there in P'ville???; 1:31 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: FSJ has a valid point...if Auburn wasn't a big football school, I doubt there would be a Hottie nation like this. All Auburn Grads love their school equally as Alabama grads. All non-Auburn / non-Bama grads that go to football games, mainly only care about the sports. Not all, but a majority of them. The difference between Auburn and Bama in that respect is that of all Auburn fans, there is probably a significant amount of Auburn fans that are also graduates, where is probably only 55-60% if that on the Bama side.; 1:32 PM
IV said...: FSJ,
I like you man, but I have Gaines Back. Be careful.; 1:32 PM
Anonymous said...: LOL...

I was just pointing out that Gaines is painting with a very broad brush...and that is not accurate.; 1:33 PM
E-Bro said...: I can't speak for others, but I'm not angry.

Just making a point.; 1:33 PM
IV said...: Think Abbie FSJ.; 1:33 PM
Anonymous said...: Me either E-Bro..; 1:34 PM
Anonymous said...: IV...

Abbie thinks Gaines was painting with too broad a brush too... :-P

She told me the other day that we don't say Auburn....

Sweet girl.; 1:35 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: I'm not angry at all. I really enjoy this type of conversation.; 1:35 PM
IV said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 1:35 PM
IV said...: Okay FSJ, you called Gaines out, not prove him wrong.; 1:36 PM
E-Bro said...: Now, if y'all want to have some real fun, go spend some time in Ole Miss's locker room and see all the national championships they claim.; 1:36 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: My daughter recognizes the bama script A as "Bad A's". She is well versed and and already developing a hatred of bama.; 1:37 PM
Anonymous said...: Uh..I think Eddie took care of that IV.

For him to say that Bama fans don't care about the academics or the school is ridiculous.

There's not a bit of difference between Alabama and Auburn fans except the colors they wear. We both have grads, fans that didn't attend, rednecks, idiots..and so on.; 1:37 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: E-Bro- Who is handing them out to Ole Miss...the KKK Press?; 1:37 PM
Jet said...: Sheeps and goats, FSJ.

Well, I better clarify for you since for some of your ilk that would be a double-date.

Washed and unwashed.

There's a difference!; 1:38 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I'm angry as hell, but it has nothing to do with who claims what championship.; 1:40 PM
E-Bro said...: Ole Miss claims they won official national championships in 1959, 1960, and 1962?

Here are the media outlets who agreed:

Berryman, Billingsley, Dunkel, DeVold, Football Research, FW, National Championship Foundation, Williamson, and Litkenhous.

What?; 1:41 PM
No One said...: FSJ, to make my point, and maybe I am painting with a broad brush, but I have met numerous Bama fans who a) don't follow any sport other than football, b) don't care whether the football players graduate or go pro, and c) have never been to Tuscaloosa much less an Alabama football game. Each and every one of them lay claim to 12 NC's and love the Bear as if he were still alive.

As far as Auburn being a big football school, and fostering love of the University via athletics, I would dare say that part is true to some extent. But I have also known many Auburn people who have no real care for athletics, but love the school and town just the same.

Thanks for having my back IV!; 1:42 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: RK- you are just an Angry person in general. You do nothing but constantly start stuff with other hotties and run them off the site :)!; 1:42 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Saban is already posturing for the loss coming tomorrow. Hinting that beating a team like Florida can mean the end of things. I now like Texas in a landslide.; 1:44 PM
IV said...: Talk on FSJ, you haven't shown any proof of what you spout. I wouldn't go on an Alabama blog and spout that crap. In fact I wouldn't go on an Alabama blog for any reason. You yourself said that you prefer being on an Auburn blog and even enumerated the reasons. Some having to do with the character of those on the Bama blogs. If you are going to stay here and read Auburn comments, then you should expect what Gaines and others believe from experience about their association with some Bama fans. If you want to proceed with this kind of garbage, I suggest that you might try AL.com.; 1:44 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Texas writer laying it on Bama...Enjoy; 1:45 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: FLIP; 1:45 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: NOW; 1:45 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Good point Eddie.

I think Sport Talk in Chattanooga claims the last 20 years as all UT National Championships.; 1:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Uh...IV..

All I said was that he was wrong.

You are taking this much too personal.

Even he said he was perhaps painting with too broad a brush.; 1:45 PM